Share this Story: Afghan army collapse 'took us all by surprise,' U.S. defense secretary saysAfghan army collapse 'took us all by surprise,' U.S. defense secretary saysArticle content WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Congress on Tuesday that the Afghan army’s sudden collapse caught the Pentagon “by surprise,” as military leaders confronted a contentious Senate hearing about how and why America lost its longest war. Try refreshing your browser, or Afghan army collapse 'took us all by surprise,' U.S. defense secretary says Back to videoAdvertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post September 28, 2021 18:22 UTC